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Poll: Is Hiring A Wedding Makeup Artist Or Hairstylist Worth It?

Save the Date reader Lauren_F recently commented with an interesting question for you married ladies out there: If you hired a professional makeup artist and/or hairstylist for your wedding, was it worth it?

Hiring beauty pros for your wedding day can cost a real chunk of change, especially if (like me) you live in a big city where prices in general are super-inflated. But if (also like me!) you're dubious about how your makeup/hair styling skills will hold up under pressure, shelling out the cash can seem like a smart way to save on stress.

Let's poll it out to see what percentage of you felt that hiring a makeup artist and/or hairstylist was a good investment.

Once you vote in the poll, come on down to the comments and let's discuss. How much did you pay for your wedding hairstylist and/or makeup artist? How did you feel about the results? And for you brides-to-be, do you feel strongly about hiring beauty pros or are you pondering DIYing your hair and face?

P.S.: Lauren_F also had another good Q: What are some really useful, unexpected tips a wedding makeup artist would give to a bride who plans to do her own makeup? Check back for one pro's answer next Thursday!